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Defonte's Sandwich Shop

Red Hook

Step into a century-old Brooklyn time machine where longshoremen once gathered and fried eggplant is practically a food group. These overstuffed Italian heroes have been stacked with fresh mozzarella, house-cured meats, and that signature crunch since 1922.

Italian deli institution
Cash-only classic
Generous portions
Old-school Brooklyn

Tips

🏆"the gold standard of the sandwich world" (The Infatuation)
💵cash only — hit the ATM first
🍆add fried eggplant to any sandwich

Defonte's Sandwich Shop

379 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA

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